PAGE 20 — EHHNK5 RIDE-ON TROWEL • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (05/03/21)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Blades
The blades of the trowel finish the concrete as they are
swirled around the surface. Blades are classified as
combination
(10 or 8 inches wide) or
finish
(6 inches wide).
The trowel is equipped with five blades per rotor, equally
spaced in a radial pattern and attached to a vertical rotating
shaft by means of a spider assembly.
Twin Pitch Control™
The Twin Pitch™ control feature allows the operator to
simultaneously control the pitch of both rotors with minimal
effort, while still allowing individual pitch control as needed.
Helical Gearboxes
This trowel is designed with two separate helical gearbox
assemblies enclosed in rugged, cast aluminum gear cases.
Steering
Dual control levers located in front of the operator’s seat
are provided for steering the trowel. The control levers are
linked to two spring-loaded cylinders. A
steering assist
feature has been provided to make control of the trowel
easier, especially when float pans are installed.
Simultaneously push the left control lever forward and
pull the right control lever backward to rotate the trowel
clockwise on an approximate center axis. Simultaneously
pull the left control lever backward and push the right control
lever forward to rotate the trowel counterclockwise. See
Table 6 for a complete description of the control levers’
directional positioning.
Constant Velocity Joints (CV-Joints)
Constant velocity joints ensure the efficient transfer of
power to the drive shaft, and maintain the timing of the
gearboxes without slippage.
EHHNK5 RIDE-ON POWER TROWEL
FAMILIARIZATION
The EHHNK5 ride-on power trowel is designed for the
floating and finishing of concrete slabs.
Walk around your trowel and take notice of all the major
components (see Figure 7 and Figure 8)—engine, blades,
air cleaner, fuel system, fuel shut-off valve, ignition switch,
etc. Ensure engine and gearbox lubricant levels are within
the proper operating range.
Read all safety instructions carefully. Safety instructions
will be found throughout this manual and on the machine.
Keep all safety information in good, readable condition.
Operators should be well trained on the operation and
maintenance of the trowel.
Look at the operator control levers. Grasp the control levers
and move them around a bit. Observe how moving the
control levers causes the gearboxes and frame to move.
Notice the foot pedal, which controls the engine and blade
speed. Look also at the main drive of the trowel. Take note
of the drive belt alignment, as this is the way the belt should
be aligned when adjusted properly.
Before using your trowel, test it on a flat, watered-down
section of finished concrete. This test run will increase your
confidence in using the trowel, as you familiarize yourself
with the trowel’s controls and indicators and learn how the
trowel handles under actual operating conditions.
Engine
This trowel is equipped with a Kohler KDW1404 liquid-cooled,
4-cylinder, 35-horsepower diesel engine. Refer to the
engine owner’s manual included with the trowel at shipping
for specific instructions regarding engine operation. Please
contact your nearest Multiquip dealer if a replacement
manual is needed.
